New Delhi: Setting the tone for the party’s Karnataka poll battle for the May. 12 Assembly election, the BJP High Command on Sunday night announced the party’s first list of 72 candidates. The list was released Union Minister J.P. Nadda at a press meet in the National capital. The 72 member list chiefly include Karnataka…
Who will be the next MLA from Hunsur?
April 9, 2018Hunsur: Hunsur Assembly segment, which was once represented by former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs for six terms is one of the Assembly segments in Mysuru region has caught the attention of political observers in the State. Hunsur has witnessed 17 Assembly elections so far, out of which, Congress has won 11 times, thus making…
Publicity on TV, radio 48 hrs before voting banned
April 9, 2018New Delhi; Any politician may get a notice from Election Commission (EC) and may even have to go to jail for two years if his comments arguing in favour of him or his party is aired by a TV channel during 48 hours before the end of polling for Assembly elections in Karnataka on May…
Voter Enrolment Drive: Good response for Minchina Nondani
April 8, 2018Mysuru: The ‘Minchina Nondani’ (special voter enrolment drive) to enrol new voters for the forthcoming Assembly elections to be held on May 12 began in city this morning. The special drive has been initiated across the State by the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka. The drive will conclude at 5 pm today and the voters will…
Vijayendra meets Varuna ticket aspirants, party workers
April 8, 2018Mysuru: Vijayendra, son of BJP Chief Ministerial candidate B.S. Yeddyurappa,will take on Dr. Yathindra, son of Chief Minister Siddharamaiah in Varuna constituency in Mysuru district. The State BJP Core Committee that met at a luxury resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Friday is said to have finalised the name of Vijayendra as the party…
Setback to CM’s efforts to defeat H.D. Revanna in Holenarasipur
April 8, 2018Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s efforts to defeat JD(S) Supremo and former PM H.D. Deve Gowda’s clan in Holenarasipur of Hassan district seems to have received a setback, as the resignation of Karnataka State Government Employees Association President B. Manjegowda, who is tipped to be Congress candidate is yet to be accepted. The legal department is…
Revanasiddaiah’s silence much debated in Varuna
April 8, 2018Mysuru: Former IPS officer and Lingayat leader L. Revanasiddaiah, who played a key role in Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s victory from Varuna Assembly segment in 2013, is conspicuous by his silence even as the countdown for the May12 Assembly poll has begun. Revanasiddaiah, who showed his political skills by garnering votes in villages considered as Lingayat…
Para-Military forces arrive in city for poll security
April 8, 2018Mysuru: A team of central Para-Military forces have arrived in Mysuru along with a team of officers to provide security and monitor the election process. The team’s location and accommodation have, however, been kept confidential for security reasons. Both City Police Commissioner Dr. A. Subrahmanyeswara Rao and Mysuru Superintendent of Police Amit Singh admitted that…
BJP first list likely tonight
April 8, 2018Bengaluru: Very much keen on returning to power in Karnataka, the BJP, which has considered the State as a gateway to power in the South, is likely to announce its first list of candidates for the May12 Assembly polls at 8.30 pm today. Sources said that the BJP Election Committee is to hold another round…
Now Photo Voter Slip will be delivered at doorstep
April 8, 2018Mysuru: For this Assembly election in the State, Election Commission will be despatching Photo Voter Slips to voter’s residences coming under the jurisdiction of the corresponding polling booths. The Voters Slips will be delivered by the Booth Officer one week before the poll date. If the voter is not available, the slips will be handed…
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